Category Archives: Music

Metallica’s “One” Not So Bleak

I’ll never forget “One” by Metallica. It was the first song I ever liked by the group and it heralds the beginning of their accessible period. Well at first I just liked the pretty start and the singing parts. It … Continue reading

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An Unsaid Ethnic Slur

In a way, I’m jealous of black people. It’s definitely not the years of slavery (yes it existed in Canada, too, only it ended sooner). And it’s certainly not the 100 years it took to attain full civil rights. It’s … Continue reading

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Theme Songs and Age of Shows

Have you ever winced while watching the theme song intro to the Simpsons and thought this goes on forever. Or maybe you haven’t but eventually will. This year I came up with a thought. “You know I can probably make … Continue reading

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Patents vs. Copyrights

A copyright lasts for the artist’s lifetime plus 75 years. A patent lasts 20 years. Is this even close to being fair? I can kind of see it. A patent can directly be responsible for saving someone’s life. If you … Continue reading

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Entitled Alanis

If you hadn’t heard, Alanis Morissette wrote the song Ironic in 1995 and despite its mega success, had the definition of ironic wrong. At least I think she did. My dictionary defines irony ( it doesn’t have a separate place … Continue reading

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